1969 Holden Brougham vs. 2013 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1969 Holden Brougham. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 325 kg more than 1969 Holden Brougham. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Brougham. (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Brougham | 2013 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Holden | Aston Martin |
| Model | Brougham | Virage |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4703 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2061 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
